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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Sep 08, 1913

Page

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Jerome Returns to Face Gambling Charge at Court

Jerome Trav ers arrives from Montreal to face a gambling charge in Coaticook as Thaw fight work continues. Samuel Jacobs leads the defense while spectators observe a quiet arrival in rain. Carnegies arrive to aid Thaw with no comment. A police inquiry is reported in Prince Albert.

Samuel Jacobs K. C Montreal New York State Harry K. Thaw Mattewan Jerome Court House Carnegies Q. L. Carnegie Thaw Pittsburg Carnegie Preeent

Alderman Pratt Objects To Street Lighting Push

Alderman Pratt of the electric light committee criticizes Alderman Ansley for forcing an improved street lighting issue. He notes the Night committee gathered data months ago to upgrade the system, but money market conditions and bond sales difficulties caused the project to lapse, and sees Ansley’s moves as an election signal.

Ald. Pratt Electric Light Committee Ald. Ansley Nght Ald Ansleys

Entertainment Plan for Foreign Shooters Includes Rail Trip

Camp Perry arrangements ship the force in teams by the National Rifle Association for a Sept itinerary. They depart Sept 10 from Camp Perry, stop at Buffalo Niagara Falls and New York City, then attend a Sept 12 to 20 Sea Girt tournament in New Jersey. A Sept 21 Washington visit follows, with tours of Annapolis and Philadelphia navy yards before a Sept 26 27 stay in New York and final departure home.

Camp Perry National Rifle Association of America Buffalo Niagara Falls New York City Sea Girl N. J Washington United States Naval Academy Annapolis Navy Yards Philadelphia New York

Chinese Blackbook Reveals Evidence of Underground Railroad

Washington reports officials will trace a Chinese blackbook found in Chicago detailing opium rings and smugglers across cities from Vancouver to Ann Arbor. Authorities seek to determine violations of Chinese exclusion laws and possible white slavery links.

Washington Chicago United States lAnthony Caminetti General of Immigration Chitago Canada Customs Charles Sing British Columbia Hongkong Viscountry Jexico Are San Francisco Seattle Vancouver Ann ‘Arbor Mich Trost Boston Cambridge Ensenada

St. Louis Separate School District to Borrow 13000

The Alberta Gazette records that Medicine Hat based St. Louis Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 21 is empowered to borrow 13000 to fence the school site complete the schoolhouse and acquire additional equipment. Treasurer is Michael G. Lynch of Medicine Hat.

Alberta Gazette St. Louis Medicine Hat Michael G. Lynch

Sons of Jacob Hold Hebrew Scroll Celebration

The Sons of Jacob held a celebration at Patterson's Hall in Medicine Hat to mark acquiring a first Hebrew scroll. About sixty attended, with a musical program led by violinist Sam Sadowski and pianist Mrs. D. E. Braun. A future worship house is planned as unity grows. The scroll was purchased via letters sold to the buyer who then fills in a holy section. A New York rabbi authored the scroll. The Jewish New Year celebration will occur shortly with the scroll secured.

Jacob Patterson’s Seaima Tora New York Medicine Hat My. D. E.braun Sam Sadowski Lethbridge D. E. Braun Tig City Sadowski Haeshe Tramurai Schumann Braun Schubert Liszt

Peter McEarchorn Electrocuted Near Silver King Mine

Report says Peter McEarchorn died after being struck by a 20 000 volt line while handling a rated rod near the Silver King mine. The incident involved A and Nelson and is under investigation by local authorities.

Peter McEarchorn King Nelson

Tariff Bill May Pass Senate Tonight

Washington reports the Democratic tariff bill, pushed by majority leader Underwood, may pass the Senate before adjournment. Chairman Simmons aimed to hold session until a vote, with leaders forecasting House return and a conference debate of under two weeks. Senator Lafollette opened general discussion, planning about four hours.

Washington Underwood House Senate Simmons Finance Committee Lafollatte

Fatal Accident at Drumheller Mine Claims Two

In Drumheller Alberta on September 8 Darry Holden was killed and Henry Wheatcroft seriously injured when a mine cable broke sending a truck full length of the incline. Mackin escaped unhurt. Wheatcroft suffered internal injuries.

Drumheller Alta Darry Holden Henry Wheatcroft Tolden Wheatcroft Mackin

Mormon Colonies Leaving Mexico for Cardston Move

Calgary Sept. 7. Mormon colonies in Sonora and Chihuahua Mexico may be abandoned by the church and settlers moved to Cardston Alberta. R. J. McKinley, a Salt Lake City arrival, reports the colonies suffered from the recent revolutions. The church holds a large lead deposit near Cardston, bought from the Dominion government at $2 per acre, to be given to Mormon settlers at cost.

Calgary Sonora Chihuahua Mexico Mormon Church Cardston Alberta R. J. McKinley Salt Lake City Republic Dominion

Special transport service for Fair Grounds exhibition

Special arrangements for taking private parties to and from the Exhibition Grounds. Good service motto. Contact W. Keith Bell & Sons at 390 Toronto Street via phone 1045.

Our Motto W. Keith Bell & Sons Toronto St

Bank Managers Gift Acknowledges Swift Burglar Alarm Response

Mer chants Bank manager W O Joy presented a gift to Sergt Johnston and Detective Campbell to thank them for their prompt arrival at the bank after the burglar alarm sounded Friday evening.

W. O. Joy Merchants Bank Sergt. Johnston Detective Campbell

St Barnabas Church Still Has Pipe Organ

The item notes that St Barnabas Church previously had a Cassevaunt pipe organ with 100 pipes, cost about $3,000, installed for about a month. It corrects a claim that a new organ at Fifth Avenue Methodist was the first in the city. An unrelated line mentions Pres Howard Elliott of the New York New Haven and Hartford rail road aiming for safety and an old prospector's view on the Thush anna gold fields.

Igs Fifth Avenue Methodist Church St. Barnabas Howard Elliott New York, New Haven

Ottawa minister backs inquiry into Union Life affairs

The Canadian minister of finance Hon. W. T. White says an inquiry into Union Life Assurance Company is needed for life insurance interests. He has asked Union Company auditor G. T. Clarkston to examine officers and directors under counsel Mr. Misten, dating to the 1906 review of the company.

W. T. White The Union Life Insurance, Company Ottawa Union Life Assurance Company Canada G. T. Clarkston Misten

Connaught School Opens To Welcome Students

A large crowd of youngsters gathered this morning as Connaught School opened for use hidden from formal ceremonies to follow later. The event marks the start of operations at the new facility serving the local community.

Connaught

Parcel Post to Extend Across Canada From Coast to Coast

Winnipeg report quotes Hon L P Pelletier announcing Canada’s parcel post service will launch January 1 and cover the entire Dominion. Provinces will serve as zones with significant savings for citizens, though national expense will rise. a major public benefit is expected.

Winnipeg L. P. Pelletier Canada Dominion Ottawa Yvostmaster

Motor Cyclists Die In Tragic Track Accident

Cologne on September 8 saw American cyclist Gus Lawson and German diver Schuermann killed in a motor paced kilometer championship crash. Lawson’s skull and both arms were fractured after a tire burst as he paced Guinard, a French rider. Mein hold, the German pacemaker, was fatally injured.

Cologne Gus Lawson Schuermann Meinhold Lawson Guinard

Freeholders of Canada ad in London papers overhousing claim

A concern styling itself Free holders of Canada Corporation promotes a subdivision named Rollo Park northwest of the exhibition grounds and says 300 houses are needed for new residents. The claim lacks authorization from the local Board of Trade or Industrial Bureau.

Freeholders of Canada Corporation Rollo Park Exhibition Grounds London England Board of Trade Industrial Bureau Gold and Cross Toronto Willcox

Winnipeg businessman laments Medicine Hat business light issue

Mr. H. J. Hardie of Winnipeg and western manager of the Toronto Type Foundry visits Medicine Hat for a day and asks why the business section appears so poorly illuminated.

H. J. Hardie Winnipeg Toronto Hardie Medicine Hat

Appeals for Aid After Hot Springs Fire

Hot Springs Arkansas issued an appeal for outside aid after a fire swept the city destroying six million dollars worth of property and leaving about 2 500 people homeless.

Hot Springs Ark

1000 Americans in Mexico Were Slain

Senator Penrose will claim on the Senate floor that more than 1000 Americans have been killed in Mexico since the present reign of terror began, citing Governor ColQuitt of Texas as his authority.

Washington Penrose Pennsylvania Senate Mexico Colquitt Texas

Saskatoon Babies Die at Record August Toll

Forty four babies died in Saskatoon during August, most under one year old. Thirty nine were under one year and five were exactly one year. The city faced its highest infant death rate on record, with public disclosure delayed until Mayor Harrison aided access to vital statistics.

Saskatoon Chapman Harrison The Star

FIRST FAIR FARIA GETS SENTENCED

An itinerant con man known as J A Puckering alias Henry Grige was arrested after selling fake watches and storing phony flies at the Royal Hotel. He lied in court about his identity and was sentenced by Magistrate Kealy to two months of hard labor in Lethbridge.

Ij. A Express Puckering Gover Alout Kealy Grigg Hamilton Ont Lethbridge

Program of Organ Recital at Fifth Avenue Church

Professor Wrigley's pipe organ recital at Fifth Avenue Methodist Church features selections by Merandi Rheinberger Grison Dubois Lemare Whieldon Hollins and Batiste. Vocal numbers are performed by J F Marsh Pattie Taylor F Blackburn A R Pointer and R Hoag.

Wrigley Fifth Avenue Methodist Church Merandi Rheinberger Grison Dubois Lemare Whieldon Hollins Batiste J. F. Marsh Madame Pattie Taylor F. Blackburn A. R. Pointer R. Hoag

Dominion to apologize to New York over Jerome arrest

The Dominion government will apologize to the State of New York for the arrest of W. T. Jerome at Coaticook. The move follows a diplomatic note seeking to settle a dispute arising from the 19th century incident.

Dominion State of New York W. T. Jerome Coaticook

Royalist Protests and Bomb Attacks Reported in Lisbon

Madrid correspondent of the Daily Telegraph wires late last evening reports serious events in Lisbon. Royalists protested the blocking of telegrams to ex King Manuel congratulating him on his marriage, with protests intensified by bombs. Grave disturbances are said to have occurred in the Portuguese capital.

Lisbon Manuel

Fair entries pour in as weeklong event opens

Secretary Roy Patten reports rapid entry flow for the annual exhibition fair opening tomorrow and running through Thursday. A strong racing program and grand stand attractions promise high class entertainment with expectations of the richest attendance in 27 years if weather cooperates.

Roy Patten The Exhibition Association

DerricK collapse injury kills Thos Canter in Winniper

Thomas Canter of Winniper died from injuries after a derrick collapsed. The incident occurred as workers were handling equipment at a local site, authorities said.

Thos.‘Canter of Winniper

Canadians Tied For First Place

At the Palma trophy match 800 yard range United States and Canada were tied for first with 588 of 600. Other scores: Argentine Republic 487 Sweden 456 Peru 530. Individual 800 yards US Winder 75 Duff 73 Casey 72 Waller 73 Emerson 75 Chasley 74 Wolfe 78 Sears 73. Canada Freeborn 75 Hawkins 75 McInnis 738 Capt Smith 72 Russell 71 Morris 74 Stock 73 Sergt Smith a. Kingston St Vincent B W Sept An earthquake shock felt here today. Telephone service affected and minor damage reported from plantation districts.

Camp Perry Sept. S United States Canada Argentine Republic Sweden Peru Winder Duff Casey Waller Emerson Chasley Wolfe Sears Freeborn Hawkins McInnis Capt. Smith Russell Morris Stock Sergt. Smitha Kingston Island of St. Vincent B. W

Frost Foils Alberta Crop Damage Report

Frosts across Alberta and western districts caused little damage as crops were already advanced and most grain cutting was complete. In Edmonton and Sturgeon Plains frost touched down with minimal effect while Prince Albert and Moose Jaw reported no serious harm as temperatures dipped briefly and harvest continued.

Calgary Edmonton Sturgeon Stoney Plains Moose Jaw

Admiral Patey Salutes Australia's Naval Policy

From Como Italy to London and Durban South Africa Admiral Patey of HMAS Australia defends Australia’s naval policy as sound and suited to its growth size and coastal needs He rejects calls for preferential treatment of British over Australian forces and asserts equality among Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy personnel across dominions

London Patey Henderson Admiral Patey Jack Royal Australian Navy T v England

Pipe Organ Opened by Prof Wrigley at Fifth Avenue Church

Rev A S Tuttle led a dedicatory sermon as the new three manual pipe organ at Fifth Avenue Methodist Church opened. Prof Frank Wrigley of Knox Church Calgary played, drawing large crowds. the King’s Helpers Society funds cover the $5,500 cost with envelope donations requested. A recital by Wrigley and local talent followed, with Miss Fulton directing city schools music and starting duties next Sunday.

A. S. Tuttle Fifth Avenue Methodist Church Frank Wrigley Knox Church Calgary King’s Helpers Society Wrigley Organ Fund Fulton

City Bylaws Published in Medicine Hat

The bylaws of the City of Medicine Hat from incorporation to the present year have been consolidated and printed. Leather bound copies have been delivered at City Hall.

Medicine Hat

Shriners Photos Taken Amid Odd Legal Shuffle

A cryptic OCR fragment hints at Shriners related activity and a legal or boundary dispute with references to photos taken yesterday. The readable bits suggest a local scene involving boundary concerns and possible ascent or dues.

Also Mentioned on This Page

William Travers Jerome Prince Albert United. States St.louis Connaught School Pelletier Tragk Winnipegger Faria Jxealy Portugal Madrid Daily Telegraph Faust Moose Australia Charlton Como Italy Porter Charlton Lake Como South Africa Prof. Wrigley Shriners
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